Purpose and Scope

This position will lead the procurement team in driving the formulation of SembWaste’s procurement strategies to effectively manage the processes. You will hold a key role in establishing and overseeing the procurement activities, managing stakeholder relationships, contract negotiation. Key responsibilities will also include the adherence to compliance and risk management standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversees the procurement team to achieve departmental objectives and professional and career growth of staff.
• Undertake key strategies through strategic sourcing plan and robust contract management to achieve cost savings through effective negotiation.
• Facilitate effective communication between procurement team, internal stakeholders and vendors, to ensure smooth procurement operations.
• Review and evaluate areas of opportunity and drive cost efficiencies through deep understanding of market dynamics, economic factors, and regulatory changes that may impact procurement.
• Establish trusted business partner relationships, to provide optimised business results including supply assurance, cost, quality, service, innovation & sustainability.
• Direct negotiations of contract terms and conditions with vendors to meet organisation’s procurement requirements and quality assurance standards.
• Identify and mitigate procurement risks through effective risk management strategies.
• Drive corporate governance measures, ensure compliance with relevant regulations, legal requirements, company policies, and ethical standards.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Procurement/ Purchasing/ Business/ Supply Chain Management/ Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience in procurement field.
• Proven ability to lead, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the manufacturing/ engineering/ chemical/ processing plants sector.
• Action and solution oriented including sourcing selection and negotiation with vendors, contracting best practices, costs and spendings analysis, supplier relationship management.
• Collaborative mindset, with an excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively interact with team, vendors, stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in using procurement systems.

At Sembcorp, our shared corporate behaviours underpin all the work that we do in building a sustainable future:

• Institution-first Mindset – Put the interest of the Group ahead of individual interests.
• Collaboration – Deliver through collaborating across markets, businesses and functions.
• Accountability – Hold team and self accountable to deliver on our commitments.

Job Description

Are you ready to drive the quality and scale of the LEGO Group's Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) projects?

Bring your technical expertise to help us build up our supplier capability and reach millions of children!

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Initiatives:

• Work to Support and Implement the Strategic Initiatives of Category EMS, thereby achieving the PEM Strategic Initiatives

Operations Management:

• To lead Global Operations Initiatives
• To lead and support in Contract Negotiations & Price Negotiations

Implementation of Joint Development Manufacturing (JDM) and Value Engineering:

• JDM is a new Engagement Model that LEGO is embarking on with our EMS
• New Ways of Working and a New Governance Model need to be created and aligned within
• Similarly, Value Engineering creates new opportunities for LEGO but also creates new processes and complexities
• Complex Negotiations and Agreements will be needed

Implementation of EMS Strategy:

• 3-year EMS Strategy to transform the EMS supplier base
• High level of focus and negotiation with key partners and management of the suppliers on the assessment, implementation and transformation
• Negotiation of contracts and agreements and implement strategic plans
• Review and Update EMS Strategy

Implementation of Electronics Commodity Strategy:

• Management of Distributors, Independent Distributors
• Key Account Management for Electronics Suppliers
• Create and implement Strategy for Off-the-Shelf Electronics Component suppliers
• Align and jointly manage LEGO’s Strategic Electronics Suppliers
• Implement Pfp Strategy for Electronics Commodities
• Contract and Price Negotiations

Play your part in our team succeeding!

The mission of Procurement Function is to ensure Global Supply Base Operational Excellence while complying to LEGO requirements. The role may be called upon to take on Special Projects out of the normal scope of work and implement Strategic Initiatives.

Do you have what it takes:

• Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related fields
• Min 15 years’ relevant working experience in:
• 1. Procurement in an EMS Environment
• 2. Strategic Procurement Experience working in the Electronics Industry (PCBA & Box Build), Electronics Components and Mechanical Commodities knowledge
• 3. Operations Procurement Activities (Budget management, Negotiations, PPV/PfP management, Cost Management, Change process etc)
• 4. EMS Supplier Management & Negotiations
• 5. Experience in SMT/Box Build Manufacturing Environment, Automation in Manufacturing, Line Balancing
• 6. Project Management of Complex Products/Programs
• Proficient in ERP such as SAP and Oracle
• Familiar with New Product Introduction (NPI) procurement activities
• Proactive and collaborative, excellent communication skills, especially with Senior Management
• Possess a Strategic Mentality and Strong Business Sense, ability to see and develop opportunities and able to influence business partners

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

What’s in it for you?

Here is what you can expect:

Family Care Leave - We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing - We want our people to feel well and thrive. We offer resources and benefits to nurture physical and mental wellbeing along with opportunities to build community and inspire creativity.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build, so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus - We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.

Workplace - When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

Children are our role models. Their curiosity, creativity and imagination inspire everything we do. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age and religion) to apply for roles in our team.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you dream of being a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our listed qualifications for this role, please apply.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO® team today.

Apply online on our LEGO Careers Portal today at: https://www.lego.com/en-sg/careers/job/strategic-procurement-project-director-3d607c197dba1000c2314f8ecdac0000

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced procurement specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate should have work experience in international procurement or cross-border trade, as well as a background in the IT or internet industry. You will be responsible for managing procurement processes related to the IT and computer field, ensuring the efficient operation of the supply chain, while optimizing costs and improving procurement efficiency.

Main Responsibilities:

- Manage the procurement of IT and computer hardware, network device, storage device, software, and related equipment.

- Negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best prices and terms.

- Monitor market trends, assess, and identify new suppliers and procurement opportunities.

- Manage procurement orders to ensure timely delivery and quality standards are met.

- Coordinate cross-departmental communication to align procurement needs with company objectives.

- Maintain supplier relationships to ensure the stability and reliability of the supply chain.

- Prepare and analyze procurement reports to provide decision support for management.

- Comply with international trade regulations and company policies to ensure the compliance of procurement activities.

- Track and evaluate supplier performance to continuously improve the procurement process.

Basic Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree or above.

- At least 3 years of work experience in international trade, supply chain management, IT procurement, or related fields.

- Familiar with products and markets in the IT and cloud computing fields.

- Good command of both Chinese and English, able to communicate with international suppliers.

- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multi-tasking environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in the IT or internet industry.

- Practical experience in procurement or trade in Singapore, Japan, and Western countries.

- Proficiency in Japanese (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).

- Ability to adapt to domestic and international travel.

The purchasing trainee will be responsible for:

• Administrative work
• Suppliers panel management
• Launch of social audit and follow up on the corrective actions plans
• Some purchasing projects => Biddings, negotiations and awarding projects (under direct responsibility of the Purchasing Manager)
• Possibly some contracts settlement and negotiations (under direct responsibility of the Purchasing Manager)
• Prepare reports – Analysis

The purchasing portfolios (segments/families) covered will be depending on the workload at the given moments.

In parallel, he/she could possibly participate in the long-run strategic projects such as :

• Regional biddings on key items
• Sourcing

Value analysis studies